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When it comes to scaling high-growth companies, the right financial support can make all the difference. For VC and PE-backed businesses, access to strategic, responsive banking is critical – yet many traditional banks fall short of meeting these unique needs. Here at OakNorth, we offer a fresh approach to business banking, working as an agile […]
By Hemesh Patel, Director, Property Finance at OakNorth Last week, I published a blog looking at how the UK residential sector could be impacted by potential announcements in the Autumn Budget. Yesterday, the Chancellor delivered her Budget, bringing significant changes for property developers, investors, and SME housebuilders. These initiatives, which include adjustments to stamp duty, […]
Dave Taberner, Associate Director of Property Finance at OakNorth The UKβs residential sector continues to evolve and respond to demographic shifts, economic trends, and societal needs, with the North West market being no different. Over the past 18 months, it has demonstrated remarkable resilience, and weβre now delighted and encouraged to see its general outlook […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, private equity firms are increasingly exploring how it can be applied to optimise their operations. While AI has the potential to deliver game-changing resultsβdriving efficiencies, uncovering insights, and automating routine tasksβthe path to its successful adoption is nuanced. Private equity, with its intricate workflows, confidential data, and […]
As the UK awaits the first Budget from Labour since its election earlier this year, residential property developers and investors are closely watching how the new governmentβs policies will shape the sector. While the governmentβs focus on stabilising the economy and boosting housing supply is welcomed by many, concerns remain around potential tax changes that […]
By Nick Lee, Head of Regulatory and Government Affairs at OakNorth As the UK strives to solidify its economic standing in a post-Brexit world, exploring innovative strategies to unlock growth is imperative. The new Government has three pivotal opportunities that could help catalyse significant economic expansion in the UK. 1. Creating a dedicated Government Scale-up […]
At OakNorth, safeguarding you and your money is our top priority. To keep you informed about the latest developments in fraud prevention, weβd like to share an important update. The Payment Systems Regulator has introduced new regulations regarding reimbursement for individuals or certain businesses who fall victim to Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams. APP fraud […]
Recently, we hosted a unique green-dating event at our Soho office in London. This gathering brought together SME housebuilders, property developers, and investors for an engaging session with businesses that are setting new standards in sustainability and biodiversity in the real estate sector.Β The event was designed to bridge the gap between property developers and […]